1.) In the context of this article, what does "totality" refer to?
a. Geographic locations
b. Places along the path
c. When the sun is completely hidden
d. The full glory of the eclipse
2.) Which of the following could best replace the terms "coveted corridor" as used in the
sentence below?
Cities such as Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Sao Paulo, New York City, Montreal, Toronto, and cities across the
Eastern United States, including Cleveland, Indianapolis, and Buffalo, will fall within this coveted corridor.
a. A location outside Totality
b. The geographic path best suited to see the eclipse
c. The date of the solar eclipse
d. The encroachment of the moon upon the sun
3.) Why might viewing the eclipse be dangerous?
a. There will likely be huge crowds of people
b. The eclipse will be visible in big cities
c. The darkness caused by an eclipse will confuse people
d. The brightness of the eclipse can damage eyes.
4.) In a solar eclipse...
a. The Earth passes between the sun and moon.
b. The sun passes between the Earth and moon.
c. The moon passes between the Earth and sun.
d. The sun obscures the moon.
5.) Which of the following IS NOT true about the eclipse?
a. It will likely last between one and two minutes
b. Watching the eclipse through a solar telescope is considered safe.
c. In some places during the eclipse, it will appear dark in the middle of the day.
d. During a solar eclipse, the shadow of the moon is cast upon Earth
6.) The term "total solar eclipse" implies which of the following? Select all that apply.
a. There is such a thing as a lunar eclipse
b. There is such a thing as a partial solar eclipse
c. There has never been a total solar eclipse until now
d. Lunar and solar eclipses occur more often than people believe